Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

October 21, 2023: Fall Fine & Dec Arts Day Two

Sat, Oct 21, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2039

VINTAGE 10K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND SHEAFFER PEN SALESMAN'S RING

Estimate: $200 - $300
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$200 $25
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$100,000 $10,000

VINTAGE 10K YELLOW GOLD AND DIAMOND SHEAFFER PEN SALESMAN'S RING, for the Sheaffer Pen Company, thick band featuring oval top having an "S" logo with a quill behind it and surrounded by five single-cut diamonds measuring approximately 1.8 mm in diameter, sides of shank with winged torch emblems, interior engraved "H.J. FARNSWORTH / 1941 $166,252". Interior marked "BALFOUR / 10K". Total weight including diamonds: 13.4 grams. L.G. Balfour Co. of Attleboro, MA. Circa 1941. Ring size 13.

Condition

Very good overall condition with minor wear, surface scratches, and nicks, slight worn spots to raised decoration, band resized. Diamonds not professionally graded.

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Hunter J. Farnsworth, West Virginia and North Carolina, Sheaffer employee for 37 years from 1925 to 1962.